Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
MEMBERS OF Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer organize winter jackets in "Sharon's Closet," a new initiative in the church that will allow members of the area to pick up items as needed at no cost. From left are Karen Blomberg, Kristi Cocking and Lynn Ormes. Sharon's Closet will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Interested persons should use the Kastman Hall entrance.
By SARAH LAUZON
Globe Student Intern
BESSEMER - Sharon Lutheran Church in Bessemer has set up an informal clothing giveaway called "Sharon's Closet," which will work to provide free clothing for community members in need.
"There's no charge," Lynn Ormes, a member of Sharon Lutheran Church, said. "Whatever we get in goes out, and it's free."
"We accept donations," Ormes said. The Church is requesting gently used items, especially clothing that suits the current cold weather.
"Right now, the emphasis is on winter clothing," Ormes said, but added that the Church expects to...
